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HOUSEHOLD HINT: If it’s springtime once again and the voice of the turtle is heard in your Pierce County garden plot, do not, DO NOT, purchase your onion sets at the local grocery store! Last … more

By Dave Wood | 6/11/25

Ask Andrew: Presence through presents

After the box office hit/New York Time’s Best Seller that was my Valentine’s Day column, I have taken the wheel to drive you, yes you, to a successful future. I will be writing a monthly … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/11/25

Ellsworth Village President Becky Beissel

Village President column: Legal notice vs. keeping you in the loop

Every so often, questions come up about how the village shares information with residents, especially when it comes to legal notices versus general communication. It’s a great reminder that … more

By Becky Beissel | 6/11/25

From the editor's desk: When in doubt, be kind

Beautiful things often sprout from the darkest of places. I’ve experienced this in my own life and it rings true in the River Falls community this week as well. When I read the criminal … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/4/25

Woodworking again: New beginnings

Water, water, everywhere , Nor any a drop drink --Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” It’s the same old story, drought. Everywhere we go, in our … more

By Dave Wood | 5/28/25

My View: Embodies the spirit

I’m envious of people who have artistic talents. A few software versions ago, I felt I could hold my own in graphic design. A few years back, however, I alerted anyone who needed to know … more

By John McLoone | 5/28/25

From the editor's desk: Leaving the nest

Friday was a bit surreal. My oldest son graduated from high school, a day many parents both anticipate with excitement because their child made it through 13+ years of school and dread because … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/28/25

Village President column: Congratulations, EHS Class of 2025!

As graduation season approaches, I want to take a moment, on behalf of our entire community, to offer a heartfelt congratulations to the Ellsworth High School Class of 2025. You've reached a … more

By Becky Beissel, Ellsworth Village President | 5/14/25

From the editor's desk: Learning from the past

With Memorial Day coming up, I always think of my grandma. Every year, without fail, she made sure to place a pot of red geraniums on the graves of her parents at Gilman Lutheran’s cemetery, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/25

Woodworking Again: Tribute to Leah Gavin

We are all saddened to hear of the tragic death of Leah Gavin, River Falls pharmacist and very truly a pillar of the community: an intelligent, warm and wise woman who embodied the creed of service … more

By Dave Wood | 4/30/25

Woodworking again: Homemaking – Town and Country

In the first half of the last century, roles of women changed rapidly. Rural women slopped the hogs, collected the outpouring of eggs from her chickens, which financed the rural church down the road … more

By Dave Wood | 4/9/25

Woodworking again: Croquet story

I guess I’m not particularly looking forward to Spring on the horizon when it’s inevitable I will be traveling over to Minnesota to join our croquet-playing group at Carlson’s … more

By Dave Wood | 3/27/25

From the editor's desk: Surviving teenhood

I’m trying to be patient and understanding, I really am. Unfortunately, patience isn’t my strong suit. My grandmother preaching to me that “Patience is a virtue” just never … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/27/25

From the editor's desk: Going on holiday

Last week when I wrote about my eventful spring break road trip to North Carolina, it brought back memories of other road trips I’ve been on. Heading down the highway in my vehicle is my … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/13/25

From the editor’s desk: A new challenge to tackle

For someone who hates going to the doctor, I’ve been to enough of them the past three years. Hopefully the merry-go-round of medical fun is coming to a close. I’d really prefer to have … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/27/25

Local musician Joshua Lassi released a new solo album this past week called 'The Only Thing That Hasn't Changed.' 'Ghosts' was the first single release.

From Horseplay to Heroes: Finding your Clarence

On Christmas Eve, like many families, our family goes to church and then we drive around town and look at Christmas lights. Unlike most other families, we rank the homes having the best Christmas … more

By Greg Peters | 1/29/25

Sen. Jeff Smith: Shameless politicians

Since 2017, the University of Wisconsin System has been under what we might call a restructuring. It began with integrating the UW two-year campuses with UW four-year institutions and assigning … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 7/16/24

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Rare lopsided Supreme Court decision backs Evers

The 4-3 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is doing a lot of the expected things -- restoring absentee ballot drop boxes, taking up abortion cases and the like. What may not … more

By WisPolitics.com | 7/16/24

Woodworking again: The memoir of Harold Wood

My father passed on to be with the Great Story Tellers in The Sky many years ago, but I’m glad I assigned him a project those many years ago when he lost his second wife and one of his legs, … more

By Dave Wood | 6/12/24

From the editor's desk: The joke's on me

Nothing says summer like the crack of ball on a bat under the blazing sun, amidst the cheers and chants of players and onlookers. Ah, summer softball (or baseball) is in full swing (pun intended). … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/12/24